Sweet, salty and creamy, this Strawberry Pretzel Salad is an easy 3-layer dessert that’s perfect for summer! This old-fashioned favorite is a classic for a reason!

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An Easy Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Strawberries and pretzels…in a salad?

For those who haven’t tried Strawberry Pretzel Salad before, it seems like a unique combination. To be fair, it is. But it’s also so amazingly good. It’s also not technically a salad either but rather a 3 layer dessert. How and why it became called a “pretzel salad” is unknown, though the recipe has origins with JELLO itself and has long been a popular treat in the South. It seems that JELLO has tried to change the name to the more accurate dessert bars but, well, pretzel salad has stuck!

Whether you want to call it Strawberry Pretzel Salad or Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Bars is up to you. Regardless, this is an easy strawberry dessert that is FULL of flavor and everyone will love.

The combination of the cream layer with the strawberry layer is always a hit, but add in the salty pretzel crust and it becomes next-level good. The perfect combination of sweet and salty.

If you take this to a party or potluck, don’t plan on bringing any leftovers home! My husband was pretty much ready to guard the whole pan and fight off any takers, just to make sure he got an extra slice. It was so good, I’d gladly have put up a fight.

It’s truly addicting and also very easy to make. Because it needs time to set, it’s also perfect for making ahead. You just don’t want to make it too far in advance, since the strawberries won’t hold up forever. You can make it the morning of the day you need it, or even the night before. That makes it perfect for days when you don’t have any time to cook but still need a dessert – just prep the night before and you’re ready to go!

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